LEE FRIEDLANDER, John Szarkowski
SELF PORTRAIT (Signed)
Published by Distributed Art Publishers, 1998
Book size 23.5 x 25.4 cm
Pages 96 pages + 49 images
Softcover
Language English
Second edition
Signed
ISBN 1-881616-96-7
Self portrait is a mythical book of the photographer Lee Friedlander, binding an explorative collection where the artist's physical being is present in each photo. 'At first, my presence in my photos was fascinating and disturbing. But as time passed and I was more a part of other ideas in my photos, I was able to add a giggle to those feelings.'- Lee Friedlander. His appearance may be observed by shadows, mirrors and sometimes even more directly reflected through the lens of his camera. The artist attacks the subject of his existence, creating self portraits that showcase the life, mind and environment of the photographer.
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"Self portrait" is a legendary book by photographer Lee Friedlander that takes us on a journey where the artist's physical being is present in every photo. "At first, my presence in my photos was fascinating and disturbing. But as time went on and I became more and more part of other ideas, I was able to add a little thrill to those feelings." - Lee Friedlander. His appearance can be observed through shadows, mirrors and sometimes even more directly reflected through the lens of his camera. The artist attacks the subject of his existence, creating self-portraits that highlight the photographer's life, mind and environment.